Father Dale W. Staysniak, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Parma, received permission to retire, effective Jan. 15, 2024.
Father Michael J. Stalla concludes his appointment as pastor of SS. Cosmas and Damian Parish, Twinsburg and he was appointed coordinator of pastoral formation for St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology and for Borromeo Seminary, effective July 1.
Father Jacob B. Bearer concludes his appointment as administrator, St. Edward Parish, Parkman and administrator, St. Lucy Mission, Middlefield and has been appointed Pastor, St. Edward Parish, Parkman and Pastor, St. Lucy Mission, Middlefield effective 15 February 2023.
Father Peter A. Morris concludes his appointment as administrator, SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Doylestown and administrator, St. Anne Parish, Rittman and he was appointed pastor, SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Doylestown and pastor, St. Anne Parish, Rittman, effective Feb. 28.
Father Robert J. Kropac was been appointed administrator, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (West), Cleveland, effective Feb. 20. This appointment is in addition to his assignment as pastor, St. Wendelin Parish, Cleveland. His residence remains the same.
Father James Chia, O de M, with the permission of the Rev. Matthew Phelan, O de M, vicar provincial of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, concluded his assignment as pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (West), Cleveland, effective Feb. 19.
Father Arnel A. Lagman, with the permission of the Most Rev. Leo M. Dalmao, bishop-prelate of the Prelature of Isabela de Basilan, was appointed parochial vicar, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and spiritual director to the Filipino Catholics who live in the Diocese of Cleveland, effective March 1.